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Your Holiday 2016 Gift Guide

The perfect gift for all the perfect people in your life.

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Your Holiday 2016 Gift Guide
Whitney Hansen

As Thanksgiving break draws closer and closer, it’s time to start thinking about how we’re going to pass our final exams and get our degrees -- just kidding. While that may be true, we all know that the real thing on our minds post-Thanksgiving is Christmas.

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, no argument; and with good reason. Christmas is the time of giving, of receiving, and sharing. It’s a time where we let go of all our worries and just enjoy the little moments in life with our friends and family.

As Christmas falls nearer and nearer, it’s also the time to start contemplating the perfect gift for all the special people in your life. This is not an easy task. So many factors come in to play when buying gifts for the loved ones in your life: cost of purchase, the sentimental value of the gift (as compared to the seriousness of your relationship), and the kind of relationship you have with that person.

I’ve taken the time and done the research, and compiled below your all-inclusive 2015 holiday gift guide for all the important people in your life!


For Dad.

A BBQ briefcase. For that father whose first love (after you Mom, of course) is his primped and polished grill, this 20-piece stainless steel BBQ set finished with heat-resistant handles is perfect to satisfy his craving for quality. Get it here.


For Mom.

Jewelry holder. For someone who already has everything, the ideal gift turns in to something beautiful and practical that can hold everything else. That’s when this organizational and simplistic jewelry holder comes into play. Get it here.


For the new boyfriend.

No matter how well you know someone, it’s a universal understanding among members of society, that blankets are always comfortable and always welcome. Choose your new significant other’s favorite sport (or color), and buy him a nice throw pillow to match. Get it here.


For the long-term boyfriend.

Personalized whiskey decanter. When you’ve already spent way too much time together, and you’ve already established your place in each other’s lives, it’s nice to be able to get something really special for your boyfriend. If it’s high quality, personalized, and masculine, it’s a good idea. Get it here.


For your brother.

Bottle cap map. Whether you choose the U.S. map or your state map, the bottle cap map is a charming and neat way for you brother to keep a record of his favorite beers in a masculine physical display ('cause you know he won't do it otherwise). Get it here.


For your sister.

Travel tumbler. Because you know she’s always down for a pick me up, you’re the best person there to provide it with a creative and charming travel tumbler. It’s a sweet gesture from someone special in her life to be there with the little things. Get it here.

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